1. A path or course that has been watched, monitored, or tracked through direct observation or surveillance
The observed route of the hurricane showed it was moving northward.
A rota observada do furacão mostrou que se movia para o norte.
2. In navigation or transportation, a course that has been traveled and documented based on actual movement rather than planned trajectory
The ship's observed route differed from the planned course due to strong currents.
A rota observada do navio diferiu do curso planejado devido às correntes fortes.